Besides Lunar New Year (which is the greatest holiday of China), Chinese also celebrate Western New Year’s Day like many countries in the world. Nowadays, more and more Chinese people stay up until midnight to drink a toast in countdown parties, say good bye to the old year and welcome the new year. However, you will not see lion dancing and fireworks, which will only take place in Lunar New Year except Hong Kong. Although the Spring Festival is still much more popular, Western New Year is still an interesting holiday for Chinese to enjoy.
Chinese people go to temples both in Western New Year and Lunar New Year. They often pray for a good beginning in New Year as well as for health and happiness for their family and friends.
Countdown parties are also held on this day. Unlike Lunar New Year, Chinese do not stay at home on New Year Eve. They hang out with friends instead.
In Hongkong, Western New Year is celebrated by wonderful fireworks performance
